Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Regular Full Time (RFT)
Closing Date:
July 8, 2025
Salary/Wage Range:
$29.54 - $31.09
Union:
CUPE Local 44
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Department: Roads, Parks & Forestry
Location
This position is required to work in person at the RPF Operations Yard, 3330 Harvester Road. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview
The Roads, Parks and Forestry Department is recruiting for an Equipment Operator to operate a water truck. Temporary Equipment Operators are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and service of motorized vehicles and equipment. Equipment Operators assist in a variety of tasks related to maintaining parks, flower and shrub beds, sportsfields and park amenities. Duties may include, but are not limited to, operating vehicles and equipment, washroom maintenance, grass cutting/trimming, sportsfield maintenance and general maintenance, such as litter and debris pick-up.
Responsibilities
Equipment Operators will perform such activities as:
- Mobile watering of horticulture beds during evening, overnight and weekend hours in parks and within the road allowance.
- Maintaining vehicles, equipment and attachments in a safe and efficient manner, and in accordance with established standard operating and safe job procedures.
- Operating city vehicles and equipment such as pickup trucks, water trucks, garbage trucks, mowers, tractors, trailers and other related small and large equipment, including attachments, as required.
- Operating handheld equipment, power tools and hand tools related to horticulture, grass cutting, sports field and general park maintenance activities.
- Performing daily circle checks on equipment, making any necessary minor repairs in the prescribed manner, and scheduling any major repairs through the Supervisor.
- Participating in loose leaf and winter control operations.
- Complete administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner; including daily activity sheets, training documentation and other required paperwork.
- Comply with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Highway Traffic Act, Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
A valid DZ driver’s licence is required with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire).
This position is required to work overnight and weekend shifts (10pm-6am). The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum high school diploma and 1-2 years of demonstrated equipment experience related to park, horticultural or sportsfield maintenance. Demonstrated effective communications, both oral and written, along with customer service and problem-solving skills. Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties. Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Must be able to perform physical work and be willing to work various shifts throughout the season and perform work in all weather conditions.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at:
hr@burlington.ca
if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Regular Full Time (RFT)
Closing Date:
July 8, 2025
Salary/Wage Range:
$29.54 - $31.09
Union:
CUPE Local 44
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Department: Roads, Parks & Forestry
Location
This position is required to work in person at the RPF Operations Yard, 3330 Harvester Road. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview
The Roads, Parks and Forestry Department is recruiting for an Equipment Operator to operate a water truck. Temporary Equipment Operators are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and service of motorized vehicles and equipment. Equipment Operators assist in a variety of tasks related to maintaining parks, flower and shrub beds, sportsfields and park amenities. Duties may include, but are not limited to, operating vehicles and equipment, washroom maintenance, grass cutting/trimming, sportsfield maintenance and general maintenance, such as litter and debris pick-up.
Responsibilities
Equipment Operators will perform such activities as:
- Mobile watering of horticulture beds during evening, overnight and weekend hours in parks and within the road allowance.
- Maintaining vehicles, equipment and attachments in a safe and efficient manner, and in accordance with established standard operating and safe job procedures.
- Operating city vehicles and equipment such as pickup trucks, water trucks, garbage trucks, mowers, tractors, trailers and other related small and large equipment, including attachments, as required.
- Operating handheld equipment, power tools and hand tools related to horticulture, grass cutting, sports field and general park maintenance activities.
- Performing daily circle checks on equipment, making any necessary minor repairs in the prescribed manner, and scheduling any major repairs through the Supervisor.
- Participating in loose leaf and winter control operations.
- Complete administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner; including daily activity sheets, training documentation and other required paperwork.
- Comply with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Highway Traffic Act, Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
A valid DZ driver’s licence is required with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire).
This position is required to work overnight and weekend shifts (10pm-6am). The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum high school diploma and 1-2 years of demonstrated equipment experience related to park, horticultural or sportsfield maintenance. Demonstrated effective communications, both oral and written, along with customer service and problem-solving skills. Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties. Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Must be able to perform physical work and be willing to work various shifts throughout the season and perform work in all weather conditions.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at:
hr@burlington.ca
if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.